At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead wellbeing and personal development initiatives for young people with SEND.
- Company: Join the Personalised Learning College, dedicated to transforming lives through inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, pension scheme, and employee wellbeing support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while shaping inclusive practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or youth work, with a focus on SEND and wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 38220 - 42839 £ per year.
Salary: 38,220 to 42,839 per annum
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: County Wide
Note – The base for the role will be the closest PLC hub to home location.
Help Transform Lives Through Wellbeing, Personal Development and Inclusion
Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing, confidence and life chances of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? The Personalised Learning College (PLC) is seeking an exceptional Wellbeing and Personal Development Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for learner wellbeing, personal development and safeguarding-aligned curriculum delivery across our specialist post-16 provision. This is a unique opportunity to shape inclusive, trauma-informed practice and ensure young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to lead safe, healthy and independent adult lives.
About the Personalised Learning College
The Personalised Learning College provides specialist education and support for learners with high levels of need, the majority of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our learners may experience complex learning, communication, emotional and social needs and benefit from highly personalised approaches to education, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood. We are committed to ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes through inclusive, person-centred support.
About the Role
As Wellbeing and Personal Development Lead, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership for wellbeing, personal development and learner voice across the Personalised Learning College. You will lead the development of high-quality, inclusive wellbeing programmes and oversee PSHE and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) provision, ensuring delivery is responsive to individual learner needs and aligned to EHCP outcomes. Working closely with senior leaders, SEND professionals, safeguarding teams, teaching staff and external partners, you will play a key role in supporting learner engagement, attendance, behaviour, resilience and preparation for adulthood while contributing to the service's quality improvement and inspection readiness.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of wellbeing and personal development activity across PLC.
- Oversee high-quality PSHE and RSE provision that is appropriate, inclusive and responsive to learner needs.
- Support staff to confidently address wellbeing, personal development and sensitive learner issues.
- Monitor learner wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement, taking action to address emerging risks and concerns.
- Deliver targeted interventions and support for individual learners and small groups.
- Develop strong partnerships with health professionals, social care teams, specialist services and community organisations.
- Lead the development of PLC's wellbeing and personal development framework in line with SEND legislation, Ofsted expectations and council priorities.
- Contribute to quality improvement, self-assessment and inspection readiness activities.
- Promote learner voice, independence, confidence and preparation for adulthood across all areas of provision.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and inspiring professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people with SEND. You will have:
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
- Significant experience working within education, SEND, youth work or adult learning settings supporting learners with complex needs.
- Experience of leading or coordinating wellbeing, personal development, PSHE or RSE provision.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and working with vulnerable learners.
- Experience of quality improvement, self-assessment or inspection readiness activity.
- Experience of working collaboratively with health, social care and multi-agency partners.
- The ability to provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex service.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, families and professionals.
- The ability to analyse information, identify trends and use evidence to inform improvement.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
At PLC, every member of our team plays a vital role in helping young people build confidence, resilience, independence and aspirations for the future. We offer:
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people with SEND.
- A strategic leadership role within a growing and innovative post-16 provision.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to employee wellbeing services and support programmes.
- Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts.
You must be able to travel across North Yorkshire service locations; your base will be the nearest PLC hub.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Debbie Breatcliffe at Debbie.breatcliffe@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates:
- Closing date: 6th September 2026
- Interview: 16th September 2026 (County Hall, Northallerton)
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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